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As you can probably tell, I love counted cross stitch! Like most stitchers, I have a huge collection of purchased patterns, but I take great delight in finding new free charts. I have started this blog as a "Pay It Forward" thank you to all the generous stitchers who have provided free cross stitch charts throughout the years, from all around the world. I enjoy designing simple charts as much as I like stitching, so I will post free charts I have designed here for all to access. I hope you will enjoy the charts as much as I have enjoyed designing them and as much as I have delighted in the charts others have done!

Monday, March 3, 2008

Today's chart is an old one out of the archives on my computer. It is one of my early, early charts that I wasn't quite satisfied with but set aside to refine someday when I had time. Hmmm....it's still waiting. I'm posting it anyway, maybe that will push me to play around with it and make some adjustments. Any suggestions would be welcome. It is typical of me though - no fractional stitches, no backstitching and only one French knot (which I would probably replace with a bead). I think it lends itself well to customizing with buttons and charms and whatnot. I can't wait to see what you do with it!